Frank L & Helen Gofrank Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, Michigan · EIN 38-2828028 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$224K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Cancer research | $49,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Weston, FL | Medical research | $25,000 |
| St John's Health Center Fdn | Santa Monica, CA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Karmanos Cancer | Detroit, MI | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Detroit, MI | Community welfare | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn Greater Rochester | Rochester, MI | Community welfare | $12,000 |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | Community welfare | $5,000 |
| Alumni Associaties U of M | Ann Arbor, MI | To support education | $3,000 |
| Brother Rice | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Education | $1,500 |
| St Vincents Depaul | Naples, FL | Community welfare | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Detroit | Detroit, MI | To support community | $1,500 |
| Academy of Sacred Heart | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support education | $1,500 |
| Neighborhood House | Rochester, MI | Community welfare | $1,000 |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | To support education | $1,000 |
| The Roper School | Bloomfield, MI | To support education | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | Promote education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $230,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $264,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611469349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2828028
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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